Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 February 2026
Overview
Better Word Counter itself does not set cookies. However, our third-party advertising partner, Google AdSense, does use cookies to serve and personalise advertisements. This page explains how cookies are used on our site.
Local Storage vs. Cookies
While we don't use cookies, Better Word Counter does use your browser's local storage feature to save your work between sessions. This is different from cookies because:
- Local storage data never leaves your device
- It's not transmitted to servers with every request
- It's only accessible by Better Word Counter, not other websites
- It stores your actual content (text, titles, settings) rather than tracking identifiers
- You have full control over this data and can clear it anytime
Analytics: Cookie-Free Tracking
Our website analytics are provided by Plausible Analytics, which is specifically designed to be cookie-free and privacy-focused. Plausible:
- Does not set any cookies in your browser
- Does not store any personal information
- Does not track you across websites
- Does not create user profiles
- Only collects aggregated, anonymous usage statistics
Google AdSense Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense sets cookies in your browser to serve ads and to measure ad performance. These cookies may be used to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
- Limit how many times you see a particular ad
- Personalise advertising content based on your browsing activity
Google and its advertising partners may place and read cookies on your browser or use web beacons to collect information. For full details on how Google uses cookies in advertising, please see Google's Cookie Policy and How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Opting Out of Personalised Ads
You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google and other participating companies:
- Visit Google Ads Settings to control your ad personalisation preferences
- Visit www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies (note: this may affect the functionality of other websites)
Other Third-Party Services
Beyond Google AdSense, Better Word Counter does not integrate with any other third-party services that set cookies. Our analytics provider, Plausible Analytics, is specifically cookie-free.
Browser Storage Summary
Here's what Better Word Counter stores locally on your device:
- Your text content: The actual text you write in each section
- Section titles: Any titles you add to sections
- Document title: The main document title if you add one
- Preferences: Settings like whether titles are included in word counts
This data is stored using HTML5 Local Storage, not cookies, and is only used to restore your work when you return to the site.
Managing Your Data
You can manage or clear your stored data in several ways:
- Use the "Reset All Sections" button to clear all content
- Clear your browser's local storage through browser settings
- Use private/incognito browsing mode to prevent any local storage
Cookie Consent
By continuing to use Better Word Counter, you consent to the use of cookies by Google AdSense as described above. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the opt-out links provided above or through your browser settings.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie policy or data practices, please contact us at puntofisso+betterwordcounter@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.